ASU ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales looks on during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales looks on during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins lands in th end zone after scoreing a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempted the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins lands in th end zone after scoreing a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempted the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside catches a pass for a touchdown pass against ASU during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside catches a pass for a touchdown pass against ASU during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU and Stanford during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU and Stanford during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards talks to ASU defensive back Kobe Williams during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU head coach Herm Edwards talks to ASU defensive back Kobe Williams during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside runs over ASU Jalen Harvey during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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Stanford receiver JJ Arcega-Whiteside runs over ASU Jalen Harvey during the third quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins scores a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempts the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins scores a touchdown on the run as Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke attempts the tackle during the fourth quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Bates tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Dress Demonte King (28) and George Lea (45) go in for the tackle against Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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Dress Demonte King (28) and George Lea (45) go in for the tackle against Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU defensive lineman Jalen Harvey tackles Stanford running back Bryce Love during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards argues with the officials during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU head coach Herm Edwards argues with the officials during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU running back Eno Benjamin carries the ball against Stanford safety Malik Antoine during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU running back Eno Benjamin carries the ball against Stanford safety Malik Antoine during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello carries the ball against the ASU defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello carries the ball against the ASU defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU defensive back Kobe Williams reacts after breaking up a pass against Stanford during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU defensive back Kobe Williams reacts after breaking up a pass against Stanford during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the first quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU linebackers coach Antonio Pierce shouts during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU linebackers coach Antonio Pierce shouts during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU head coach Herm Edwards during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello passes during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello passes during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins carries the ball against the Stanford defense during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018. David Wallace/The Republic

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ASU quarterback Manny Wilkins fumbles the ball from Stanford linebacker Bobby Okereke during the second quarter of the Pac-12 college football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.
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Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throws a pass against the Stanford defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throws a pass against the Stanford defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin gets tackled by Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin gets tackled by Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Sean Barton (27) celebrates his interception against Arizona State with teammate Dylan Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford's Sean Barton (27) celebrates his interception against Arizona State with teammate Dylan Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Sean Barton intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State's Kyle Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford's Sean Barton intercepts a pass intended for Arizona State's Kyle Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin slips past Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Arizona State's Eno Benjamin slips past Stanford's Michael Williams during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Bryce Love gets wrapped up by Arizona State's Jalen Bates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford's Bryce Love gets wrapped up by Arizona State's Jalen Bates during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's JJ Arcega-Whiteside gets smothered by a slew of Arizona State defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford's JJ Arcega-Whiteside gets smothered by a slew of Arizona State defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws a pass against the Arizona State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford quarterback K.J. Costello throws a pass against the Arizona State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, and Stanford head coach Dave Shaw hug before the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards, left, and Stanford head coach Dave Shaw hug before the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Stanford's Bryce Love gets stuffed at the line by Arizona State's Tyler Johnson (41) and Kobe Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Stanford's Bryce Love gets stuffed at the line by Arizona State's Tyler Johnson (41) and Kobe Williams (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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Arizona State's Kobe Williams (5) deflects the ball intended for Stanford's Colby Parkinson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. Darryl Webb, AP

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Arizona State's Kobe Williams (5) deflects the ball intended for Stanford's Colby Parkinson (84) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz.
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ASU ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales looks on during the first half of the Pac-12 college football game against Stanford at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on October 18, 2018.(Photo: David Wallace/The Republic)

They came on drives that led to half of Stanford's points, and ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales disagreed with all of the calls.

"I'm probably going to get in trouble, but that's as unfair a football game as I've ever been a part of," Gonzales said. "A couple of those penalties, if they call it both ways, it's fine, but they weren't, and I don't agree with them. They're mugging our guys and they don't call it."

The first two pass-interference penalties were back-to-back in the second quarter, first on true freshman safety Aashari Crosswell then on cornerback Kobe Williams. They put Stanford on the ASU 10-yard line, leading to a field goal that tied the game 3-3.

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ASU defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales calls the loss to Stanford "unfair" because of penalties called against the Sun Devils.
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In the third quarter of a 6-6 tie, Crosswell drew another pass-interference penalty midway through a 75-yard drive producing the game's first touchdown.

Stanford scored another touchdown on its next possession, which included a face-mask penalty on linebacker Tyler Johnson (offset by a Stanford penalty), for what held up as the winning score.

"The penalties were the difference in those drives," Gonzales said.

He said the first pass-interference penalty was on a pass "10 yards underthrown. You do not have to look back for the ball in college football. He (Crosswell) didn't make contact. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe he did. I'll watch it on the tape and see.

"The second one, Kobe turns into the receiver (JJ Arcega-Whiteside). He pulls Kobe and gets the call. I told the official he was going to do it before the game because he did it at Notre Dame, and they called it on the Notre Dame guy. It's not pass interference.

"Then the one they called late on Aashari. He stumbles into the guy. That ball is thrown 15 yards out of bounds. It's uncatchable. Now if they want to call those holding, that's fine. That's not pass interference. And all three of them are big plays."

ASU (3-4, 1-3 Pac-12) limited Stanford running back Bryce Love to 21 yards, 280 less than his school-record 301 last year in a 34-24 Cardinal win, but still couldn't avert a fourth loss by seven points.

"He (Love) couldn't run the ball inside," Gonzales said. "I told our guys the key was if we're in their backfield and he has to cut before he gets to the line of scrimmage, he won't get a yard. I'm surprised he got 20. I'm glad he played. It needed to prove to our guys, it doesn't matter who is out there, go stop anybody.

OC Likens: Turnovers were killers

ASU offensive coordinator Rob Likens said the defense "played good enough for us to win the game," including forcing Stanford to punt four times in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils scored only after the second of those with one ending in a Manny Wilkins' interception and with time running out when they were on the Stanford 20-yard line on the final drive.

"The early turnovers in the first half just killed us," Likens said. "The (Wilkins) fumble was bad. That's a ball security issue. It's uncharacteristic of us. We usually don't put it on the ground. Then N'Keal (Harry) just trying to make a play on a trick play. That was the difference. If it's 0-0 in the turnover (margin), we're probably over here celebrating and smiling."

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At the Stanford 13 with the clock running down, ASU failed to get off another snap and lost to the Cardinal by a touchdown.
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ASU limited Stanford to six points off the two second-quarter turnovers to trail 6-3 at halftime. The Sun Devils' third turnover (Wilkins' interception) was one more than they committed in the first six games combined.

Likens dialed up a pass by wide receiver Harry, off a pitch from Eno Benjamin, on first and 10 at the Stanford 31-yard line with the game tied 3-3.

"Just thought we had the momentum," Likens said. "I thought it was a good trick play. I didn't think it was very risky when we called it. All he saw was him (Kyle Williams) open. How many times is he (Harry) dropping back reading defenses? The linebacker (Sean Barton) dropped back and picked it off."

ASU finished with a 122-yard passing edge (353 to 231) but only rushed for 84 yards. Eno Benjamin, like Stanford's Love, could not get going, gaining just 38 yards on 11 carries.

"Going into this game, we were going to take shots down the field," Likens said. "Stanford is very good against the run. It wasn't going to be like the Oregon State game or Colorado. They're very physical against the run.

"We said we were going to go after these guys. We hit some of them. We did a good job moving N'Keal around. They actually were rolling to Frank (Darby) at the end of the game and singling N'Keal. You want to distribute the ball evenly to where if they do take one guy away, you're still getting the ball out to the other guys."

Harry had eight catches for 91 yards, his third-highest yardage total, and is up to 42 catches for 572 yards in his junior season.